CHILLICICOTHE, Ohio – Local law enforcement has successfully identified a juvenile female victim involved in a disturbing case of online sextortion. The victim, a 13-year-old girl, was allegedly targeted by a male adult who posed as a juvenile on the popular social media platform Snapchat. The investigation began when Logansport, Indiana detectives contacted the Chillicothe Police Department seeking assistance in […]
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Student arrested after causing fire at Chillicothe High School
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A student at Chillicothe High School was arrested after allegedly starting a fire in the girls’ restroom, leading to the evacuation of approximately 1,000 students and staff members on August 23, according to a police report. The incident, which unfolded around 11:18 a.m., began when a staff member reportedly pulled the fire […]
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Chillicothe woman charged after sending nude photographs to Westfall students
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A former intervention specialist at Westfall Local School District is facing criminal charges after allegedly sending nude photographs to an underage student. Tiffany Haughey, 42, of Chillicothe, is accused of sending a photo of her breasts to a student around June 8, according to court documents. The district reportedly became aware of […]
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Reward offered in Ross County arson fire
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities are investigating a residential fire on Route 50 as a case of arson, following a blaze that occurred early Friday morning. Firefighters from multiple departments responded to the structure fire at 11383 Route 50 in Bourneville. No injuries were reported in the incident. The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office has […]
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Piketon man injured in motorcycle crash
JACKSON, Ohio — A 78-year-old Piketon man sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle crash on Route 233 in Jackson County on August 25. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 3:30 p.m. when Clayton Clark was traveling southeast on his blue 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Clark reportedly failed to negotiate a […]
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Ohio Attorney General sues home warranty company for alleged deceptive practices
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against First Premier Home Warranty and its owner, Albert Sayegh, alleging deceptive business practices that have negatively impacted Ohio consumers. The New York-based company is accused of misrepresenting its products and services, rarely covering claims, and providing insufficient payments for necessary repairs or […]
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Watchdog raises alarm about politically connected Ohio coal plant
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — A “super-polluter” coal plant along the Ohio River is losing money and faces a hefty environmental liability, according to a recent report. Since it’s owned by a politically connected private equity fund, an obvious question arises: Will taxpayers be left holding the bag? The fund and its CEO are […]
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Ohio sees decrease in unemployment claims for week of August 11-17
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) reported a decline in unemployment claims for the week of August 11 to August 17, 2024. Ohioans filed 4,945 initial unemployment claims during this period, a decrease of 443 from the previous week. Out of these, approximately 717 claims were flagged for additional […]
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Settlement in sweepstakes scam case bans operator from prize promotions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Victor Ramirez, one of the operators involved in a sweepstakes scam that defrauded consumers of millions, has agreed to a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The settlement permanently prohibits Ramirez from participating in any sweepstakes or making claims to consumers about winning or potentially winning prizes. The FTC filed its […]
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Athens County to hold OVI checkpoint this Saturday
ATHENS, Ohio – The Athens Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol announced plans for an OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) checkpoint this Saturday evening. The checkpoint will be organized in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies. The specific location of the checkpoint will be disclosed tomorrow morning. This advance notice aligns with legal and […]